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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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