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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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