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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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