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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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