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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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