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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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