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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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