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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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