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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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