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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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