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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always 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 distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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