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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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