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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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