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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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