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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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