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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key 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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