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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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