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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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