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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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