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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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