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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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