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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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