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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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