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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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