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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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