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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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