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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring 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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