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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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