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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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