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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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