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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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