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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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