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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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