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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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