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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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