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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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