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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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