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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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