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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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