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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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