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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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