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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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