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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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