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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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