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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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