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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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