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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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