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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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