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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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