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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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