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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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