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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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