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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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