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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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