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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important 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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