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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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