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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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