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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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