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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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