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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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