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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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