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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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