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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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