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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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