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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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