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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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