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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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