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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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