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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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