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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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