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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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