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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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