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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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