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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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