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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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