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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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