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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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