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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers 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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