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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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