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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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