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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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