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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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