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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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