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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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