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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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