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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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