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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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