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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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