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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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