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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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