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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors 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 stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC 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 exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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