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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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