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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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