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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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