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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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