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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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