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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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