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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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