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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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