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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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