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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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