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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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