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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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