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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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