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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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