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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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