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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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