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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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