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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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