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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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