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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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