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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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