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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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