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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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