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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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