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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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