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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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