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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly 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 examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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