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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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