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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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