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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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