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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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