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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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