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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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