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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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