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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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