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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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