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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free 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. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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