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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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