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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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