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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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