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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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