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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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