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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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