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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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