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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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