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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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