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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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