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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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