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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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