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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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