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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not 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 topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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