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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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