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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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