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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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