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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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