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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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