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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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