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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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