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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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