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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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