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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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