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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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