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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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