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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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