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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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