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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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