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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free 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. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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