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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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