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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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