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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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