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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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