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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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