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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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