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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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