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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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