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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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