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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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