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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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