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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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