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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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