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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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