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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business 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 experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses