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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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