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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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