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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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