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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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