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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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