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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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