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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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