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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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