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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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