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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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