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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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