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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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