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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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