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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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