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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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