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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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