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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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