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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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