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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not 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 institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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