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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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