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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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