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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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