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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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