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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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