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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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