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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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