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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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