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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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