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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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