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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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