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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies 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 institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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