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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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