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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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