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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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