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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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