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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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