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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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