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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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