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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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