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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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