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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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