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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not 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 topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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