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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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