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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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