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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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