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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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