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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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