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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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