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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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