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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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