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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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