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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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