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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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