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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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