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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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