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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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