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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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