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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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