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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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