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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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