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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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