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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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