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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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