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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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