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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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