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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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