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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not 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 variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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