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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically 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 organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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