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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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