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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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