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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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