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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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