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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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