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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually 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 variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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