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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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