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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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