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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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