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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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