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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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