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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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