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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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