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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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