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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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