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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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