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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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