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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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