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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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