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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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