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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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