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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing 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 topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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