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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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