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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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