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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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