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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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