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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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