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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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