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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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