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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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