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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education