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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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