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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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