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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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