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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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