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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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