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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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