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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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