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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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