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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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