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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates 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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