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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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