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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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