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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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