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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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