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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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