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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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