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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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