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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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