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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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