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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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