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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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