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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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