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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key 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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