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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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