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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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