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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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