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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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