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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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