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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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