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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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