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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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