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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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