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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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