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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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