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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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