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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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