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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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