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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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