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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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