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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations 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. These MOOC classes are normally free 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 organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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