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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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