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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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