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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly 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 several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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