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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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