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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly 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 a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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