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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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