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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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