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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally 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 a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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