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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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