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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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