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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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