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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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