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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually 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 several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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