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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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