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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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