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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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