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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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