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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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