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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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