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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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