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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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