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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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