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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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