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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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