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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always 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. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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