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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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