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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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