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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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