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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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