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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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