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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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