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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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