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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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