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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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