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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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