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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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