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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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