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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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