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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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