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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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