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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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