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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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