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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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