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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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