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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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