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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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