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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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