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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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