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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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