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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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