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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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