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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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