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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers 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 innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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