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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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