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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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