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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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