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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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