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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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