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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically 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 many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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