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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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