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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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