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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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