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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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