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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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