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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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