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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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