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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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