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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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