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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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