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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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