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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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