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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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