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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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