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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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