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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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