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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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