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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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