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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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