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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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