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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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