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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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