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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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