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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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