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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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