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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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