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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners 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 e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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