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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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