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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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