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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly 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 several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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