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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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