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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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