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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major 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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