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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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