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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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