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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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