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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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