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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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