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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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