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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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