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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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