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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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