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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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