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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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