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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free 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 topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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