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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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