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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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