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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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