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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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