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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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