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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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