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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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