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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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