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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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