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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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