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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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