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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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