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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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