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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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