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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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