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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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