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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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