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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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