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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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