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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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