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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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