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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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