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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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