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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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