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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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