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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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