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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates 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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