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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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