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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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