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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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