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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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