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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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