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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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