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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)