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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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