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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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