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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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