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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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