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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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