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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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