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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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