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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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