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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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