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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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