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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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