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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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