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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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