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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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