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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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