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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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