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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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