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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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