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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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