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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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