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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book 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 examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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