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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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