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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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