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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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