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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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