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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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