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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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