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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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