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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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