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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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