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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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