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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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