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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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