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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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