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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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