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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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