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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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