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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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