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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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