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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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