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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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