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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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