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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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