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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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