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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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