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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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