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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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