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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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