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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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