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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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