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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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