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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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