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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses 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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