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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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