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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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