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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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