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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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