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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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