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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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