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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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