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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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