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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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